The release of regional education achievement information today on the Ministry of Education’s website has been welcomed by BusinessNZ.
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A for activity – PSI
New Zealand’s service sector remains at a consistent level of positive activity, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for June at 55.0.
Workplace safety moves welcomed
BusinessNZ welcomes the announcement of the Establishment Board for the new Crown agency WorkSafe.
NZ economy – gaining traction
The BusinessNZ Planning Forecast indicates that the New Zealand economy is gaining traction.
Brighter horizons – PSI
Service sector expansion for May continued a solid run of recent expansion with a seasonally adjusted PSI for May at 56.2.
BusinessNZ’s Phil O’Reilly appointed BIAC Chair
BusinessNZ Chief Executive Phil O’Reilly has been elected Chair of the Business and Industry Advisory Council (BIAC) to the OECD.
Golden weather continues – PSI
Service sector expansion for April built on the solid performance of the previous two months. The PSI for April was 56.1.
Careful, measured Budget
BusinessNZ says Budget 2013 shows a careful and measured approach to spending in areas that have the potential to improve New Zealand’s competitiveness, such as a continued focus on innovation, internationalisation and skills.
High value tourism to gain from convention centre
BusinessNZ has welcomed today’s agreement for a new international convention facility in Auckland saying the SKYCITY development will result in new business, growth and jobs that would not otherwise have occurred.
Consistent performer – PSI
Service sector expansion for March was almost identical to the previous month, with a seasonally adjusted PSI for March at 55.4.
Sun shines on service sector – PSI
The service sector continued to show a pick-up in expansion with a seasonally adjusted PSI for February at 55.5.
Callaghan Innovation a positive change
New Crown Entity aiming to increase investment in research to grow more innovative exports should ensure it is focused on business needs.